And in case you lose it, I also included the default Windows orb should you choose to go back (but why would you want to do that?).

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Anyways, as far as installation goes:

Step 0:This pack is for Windows 7. However, thanks to pointing it out, you can actually use this one Windows 8 if you use Classic Shell, which apparently allows you to make your Windows 8 experience more like that of Windows 7. Thanks for the heads up!

Step 2:Unzip and run the program, and click the "Change" button, which should open up a folder view prompt box.

Step 3:Drag your desired (or all) pony start orb into the prompt box, select the one you wish to use, and click "Open".

Step 4:Your screen should refresh, and congrats: your desktop is now 20% cooler!

P.S. For those of you who downloaded this from the Equestria Digital pack:The start buttons in there are old, and don't contain all the ones in the official pack here (only 16 vs 33). In addition, the program that they distribute causes the buttons to render incorrectly. Be sure to use the one I link above for the best results.

This is the complete set of 33 (both packs at 16 each, plus Queen Chrysalis as a bonus). Rather than having them uploaded separately, it made more sense to pack them both together. Not all of the start buttons are shown in the preview above obviously, so some you'll just have to check out for yourself!

Hey, I'm not sure if this is meant to be but when I place the bmp's in, some of them have a solid haze around them instead of a fading glow. it looks really out of place and its visible too when I preview the bmps directly from a folder. Only some have this effect such as the main 6, Derpy and Celestia to name a few. seems like only those from the first pack.

Even when using the link you provided for the Start Orb Changer it glitches out, it was working fine for quite a while then one day the Lyra Start Orb I was using started getting that hazy glitchy texture around it.

Thankyou. I went to it before but my security said it had a virus and the download on the page added a extra file as opposed to the program. but I contacted the admin and he said to click on direct download link on the thankyou page which my security is happy with. < in case anyone else is having the same problem.

Not so long as I can't figure out why the new ones I've made don't work... Without Windows 7, it's become a hard thing to trouble shoot =S If I ever figure out why though, I'd add that too the list and be sure to let you know!

I have Windows 8 as my computer now, meaning I can't test these to ensure they work as easily as I could before. I do have access to another computer now though that does have Windows7, so we shall see.

I'm kidding of course, although I honestly don't know what points used for here (not exactly "artsy"), so have this one free of charge.

Actually, if you do could me a favor and let me know if it works, that would be help enough. I don't exactly have windows 7 anymore, and I haven't made one of these in a while, so if it isn't working right just let me know so I can figure out why.

FOR THOSE CURSED TO USE WINDOW'S 8 (like me): There's a program called "Classic Shell" for windows 8.1. It creates a functioning Start button like in win7 and you can customize the start button to use these pony icons!

These look awesome, and the installation went smooth as silk, but the edges seem really rough on my end. It's almost like they need anti-aliasing, especially on the mouse-over icon. Could it possibly be my resolution (1600x900)?

Oh no, the 2nd one was just to show the glow when you mouse over it.I think I MAY have found the problem: I was using the changer included with Equestria Digital, not the one in the description. Using that one on my desktop, it seems just fine.I'll try it on my laptop next time I get a chance.Thanks!